At the North Sioux City Fire Department, serving our community means more than answering the call. It’s about making a lasting impact.
Our members come from all walks of life, united by a shared commitment to protect, help, and inspire. Here, you’ll gain hands-on experience, professional training, and lifelong friendships.
Whether you’re on the front lines or behind the scenes, every role makes a difference.
Respond to fires, crashes, and other emergencies as part of a skilled, supportive team. No prior experience is required. Training is provided at no cost through local, state, and national programs that prepare you to serve safely and confidently. Volunteers typically contribute 6–8 hours a month for training, meetings, and responses.
Provide life-saving care at medical emergencies while gaining valuable experience in emergency medicine. Members receive CPR and first aid training, and the department supports advancement to EMT or higher certifications through partnerships with the State of South Dakota and accredited EMS programs. Volunteers generally commit 6–8 hours per month.
Serve on our combination department’s 24/7 paid Paramedic team or as a volunteer EMS provider. Full-time Paramedics receive free employee health insurance, subsidized family coverage, an 8 percent retirement match, flexible scheduling, and more.
For questions about this role, complete the inquiry form and contact EMS Director Jackie Rentschler at lead.medic@nscfd.org.
Support Members strengthen our mission behind the scenes in areas such as IT, public relations, maintenance, logistics, photography, and community education. Whether you’re lending skills at events or assisting during incidents, there’s a place for everyone who wants to serve with heart.
Joining the North Sioux City Fire Department means becoming part of a family that grows together, trains together, and serves together.
And so much more…
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